Abstract
Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients in special security units in New York State psychiatric centers are examined over time. The percentage of recently dangerous patients increased dramatically over the first three years of “official” operation. In addition, there were increases in the percentages of patients with physical problems, alcohol/drug problems, and mental retardation diagnoses.
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I would like to express my appreciation to Henry J. Steadman for comments and suggestions on earlier drafts.
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Way, B.B. Trends in New York State secure care patients: 1980–1982. Psych Quart 57, 51–58 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01064977
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